Concave rib osteotomy: a modified technique revisited.
prospective_cohort · Level II
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Abstract
This is a prospective study reporting on the efficacy of a modified technique of Concave Rib Osteotomy (CRO) in conjunction with posterior instrumented fusion in the treatment of severe and rigid curves in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. The mean post-operative frontal plane correction was 68%. The incidence of pulmonary complications was 11.5%. The modified technique of CRO is a safe alternative to anterior release in treatment of severe and rigid curves.
Medical subject headings
- Osteotomy
- Ribs
Anatomy
- lumbar spine
- thoracic spine